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Insimbi Industrial HoldingsJSE:ISB 43 Debt-to-Equity is 1.16 as of Feb. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates JSE:ISB with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,692 Industrial Products companies, Insimbi Industrial Holdings ranks worse than 89% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insimbi Industrial Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ISB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.9 Max: 1.33
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Insimbi Industrial Holdings was 1.33. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.90.
JSE:ISB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89% of 2692
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.29
vs JSE:ISB: 1.13
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Insimbi Industrial Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Insimbi Industrial Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JSE:ISB vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Insimbi Industrial Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Insimbi Industrial Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insimbi Industrial Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insimbi Industrial Holdings's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Insimbi Industrial Holdings (JSE:ISB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Insimbi Industrial Holdings and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Insimbi Industrial Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Insimbi Industrial Holdings ranks #2396 out of 2692 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Insimbi Industrial Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Insimbi Industrial Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.33. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Insimbi Industrial Holdings' value of 1.16 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insimbi Industrial Holdings ranks #2396 out of 2692 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Insimbi Industrial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insimbi Industrial Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insimbi Industrial Holdings ranks #2396 out of 2692 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Insimbi Industrial Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. Insimbi Industrial Holdings' value of 1.16 is 300% above this benchmark. Historically, Insimbi Industrial Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 1.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Insimbi Industrial Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.29, based on 2,692 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insimbi Industrial Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 is 300% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Insimbi Industrial Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insimbi Industrial Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insimbi Industrial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insimbi Industrial Holdings (JSE:ISB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.78, compared to a current price of R0.81 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 300% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.29. Insimbi Industrial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insimbi Industrial Holdings (JSE:ISB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Insimbi Industrial Holdings (JSE:ISB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insimbi Industrial Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R0.81 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.78.
GuruFocus considers Insimbi Industrial Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ISB:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.16 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: R0.78 vs. price of R0.81 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 300% above the Industrial Products median (#2396 of 2692)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ISB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Insimbi Industrial Holdings Ltd is a South Africa based company engaged in providing commodities like ferrous and non-ferrous alloys to the steel, aluminum, cement and foundry industries. In addition, it also operates in refractory materials and plastics division. The company's business segments are Non-ferrous, Ferrous, and Refractory. The group generates the majority of the revenue from the Non-ferrous segment. Non-ferrous segment consists of the divisions which service the foundry and non-ferrous industry, both automotive and heavy, aluminum industry and the powder coating industry. The company derives its key revenue from South Africa, and also has its presence in Cyprus, France, Mozambique, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, UAE, USA, UK, Zambia, and Other Countries.
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